Jack Bessant & Betsy Beard, Saturday 24 May, 7.30pm

Upstairs at The George The George, Newnham on Severn, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Local singer-songwriter Betsy Beard and ex-Glastonbury rock legend Jack Bessant bring their unique blend of vocal and instrumental magic to the intimate surroundings of the George.
Bar and snacks available. For full details including tickets, please click on the event title above.

£10.00

Postcards for Palestine – Exhibition, Cultural Events and Auction, 27-31 May

Upstairs at The George The George, Newnham on Severn, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Postcards for Palestine is a unique celebration of Palestinian culture and heritage organised in aid of Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). Come and explore this exhibition of small-scale works created and donated by local artists; take part in the events and activities – and don't miss the grand finale on Saturday 31 May, when postcards featured in the exhibition will be sold at auction.

The exhibition runs from Tuesday 27 May to Saturday 31 and is open daily from 11.00am to 4.00pm. Entry is free and all are welcome. Please note that a lift is now available for wheelchair-users. For full details including booking information, please click on the event title above.

NOSTALGIA – An Exhibition of Childhood Toys and Games, Tuesday 3 to Saturday 7 June, 11.00am to 4.30pm

Upstairs at The George The George, Newnham on Severn, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Curated by Tom Penny, NOSTALGIA is a fascinating interactive art exhibition including Lego builds, hand-crafted items, board games, toys and art – in fact, something for everybody! There will be a wide range of exhibits on display from 1940s dolls through to a 2001 light sabre. The exhibition runs from Tuesday 3  to Saturday 7 June and is open from 11.00am to 4.30pm. For further details please click on the event title above.

Into The Uncanny – Poetry Reading and Open Mic, Saturday 7 June, 7.30pm

The George High St, Newnham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

In our first-ever poetry event at The George, acclaimed Cheltenham-based poets Zoe Brooks and Anna Saunders read INTO THE UNCANNY, a collaborative sequence of poems drawing on the ‘other worlds’ of myth, fairytale and legend to address urgent topical themes. After the break, Steph Smith hosts an OPEN MIC SESSION for poets and would-be poets to read their own work.
This is a PAY AS YOU FEEL event. Bar and snacks available. ALL WELCOME. For full details click on the event title above.

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A COMPLETE UNKNOWN (15) – Film Screening, Sunday 8 June, 7.00pm

Upstairs at The George The George, Newnham on Severn, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Newnham Film Club in association with Newnham Arts Festival present James Mangold's acclaimed biopic, starring Timothée Chalemet as Bob Dylan, Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Ellie Fanning as Sylvie Russo and Monica Darbo as Joan Baez. Bar and snacks available – ALL WELCOME.
This is a PAY AS YOU FEEL event. Booking strongly recommended – please click on event title above for further details.

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FRAGMENTS – Recent works by Esmée and Catherine Van Giap, Tuesday 10 to Saturday 21 June, 11.00am to 4.00pm

Upstairs at The George The George, Newnham on Severn, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Mother and daughter Catherine and Esmée Van Giap present an exhibition of recent works in the very different mediums glass, mosaic and paint. Admission FREE - all welcome. Please note that a lift is now available for wheelchair users and the mobility-impaired. For further details and images from the exhibition please click on the event title above.

Paint Pens with Katie Fellows – Fridays 9.30-11.30am, weekly from 2 May to 13 June

Discover the vibrant world of paint pens on this engaging and creative course and create stunning artwork on a variety of surfaces. Build confidence and develop your artistic skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. Perfect for artists of all ages and abilities! To find out more and/or book a place, please call 01452 863855 or email bookings@artshape.co.uk.

SOUND BATH MEDITATION – Next session Monday 16 June, 7.00pm

Upstairs at The George The George, Newnham on Severn, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Let the gentle vibrations produced by sound instruments soothe away your stresses and strains as you experience the unique relaxing calm of a sound bath meditation.
Sessions held fortnightly in the George Gallery, £10. For further details please click on the event title above.

The George Writing Group – Next session Wednesday 2 July, 10.30am–12.00pm

The Teal Room, The George Cafe The George, Newnham on Severn

Looking to develop your creative skills, build confidence and share ideas with other budding writers? Join The George Writing Group. We meet on the first Wednesday morning of each month in the Teal Room of The George Cafe between 10.30am and 12.00pm. New members are always welcome! For further details click on the event title above.